Name: Te Koi The Lodge at Bronte
Address: 133 Bronte Road East, Bronte, Bronte, Bronte, 7173, New Zealand
Rating: 10

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Te Koi The Lodge at Bronte

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Our wildest dreams come true. My husband and I were celebrating my belated 60th birthday with two weeks in New Zealand. Our stay at Te Koi was spectacular. Ali and Ian were the consummate hosts, welcoming us like old friends, and even upgrading us to a villa. The property overlooking the estuary has been lovingly tended by the Metcalfes, whose attention to detail means that each gorgeous garden plant, each luxurious towel and sheet, and each paint color has been chosen with care. Breakfast and dinner were elegant affairs complete with wide-ranging conversation about travel, food, cooking, and art. Ali is a fabulous cook and was attentive to our dietary restrictions while introducing us to some local treasures. We enjoyed a day at Abel Tasman NP that included a kayaking excursion, so Ali provided us with towels that were less fancy than those in our villa just in case! (We didn’t go overboard, so the towels came back with us!) We would highly recommend Te Koi and hope to return some day. 

Elegance at every turn

I can’t say enough about this fabulous stay. I have travelled all over the world for the last fifty years and this is my number one on the list of places to go.
The accommodation was outstanding the view amazing and the people super.Not to mention the food and wine was incredible having been on an all inclusive package.We arrived to a complimentary cheese board and a bottle of wine in our chalet. The fridge was stocked with soft drinks and beer to help your self to. We had canapés and drinks before dinner then on to a sumptuous three course meal.The living space was beautiful if I had the chance I would choose to stay there on every holiday. I can’t recommend Te Koi more highly. The address is 131 not as the title because some of the land had to be sold in Covid to survive. But if you get the chance go for it amazing.

The Best Place I have ever stayed

In addition to the beautiful grounds, the hospitality is top notch!  Ali is an incredible chef (best food we had while visiting New Zealand for two weeks) who creates fresh, flavorful and beautiful dishes.  Ian not only acted as travel agent, helping to fill in some gaps for us, but also has an amazing knowledge and passion for wine.  We loved all the pairings.  The villa was clean, beautiful, spacious and secluded.  We didn’t have the opportunity to use the pool, but it was also nice and very well kept.  I would highly recommend Te Koi for anyone looking to relax in luxury, but especially for foodies and wine connoisseurs!

Incredible hospitality and beautiful property

Just a lovely luxury lodge to unwind, decompress and take it all in. We visited at the Lodge for two overnights while touring the Abel Tasman National Park area. The lodge is spectacular and boasts some of the most beautiful gardens, trees, and estuary scenery you will ever experience while traveling. 

The food served by your hosts Ali and Ian and their two cute dogs is also incredible. Ian excels with the sommelier duties while Ali, a very experienced and accomplished chef holds it down in the kitchen. Much of her offerings are unrivaled. The salmon we had one night was superb and the cherry glazed Asian duck we had the next was the best duck we have ever had. Her desserts are also incredible. Breakfasts, yes, once again, incredible. Ask Ali to make you a French omelette with spinach and cheese and dig in when it is served. Other highlights included hot cross buns, poached fruit, delicious bacon, and preserves from the garden. 

The home where meals are served is cozy, comfortable and inviting. Our cabin on the bay was equally pleasant. You have a great outdoor seating area, an indoor area, and a kitchenette. Our kitchenette had a nice cheese to enjoy upon our arrival and ANZAC cookies to go with our morning coffee. Your bathroom is spacious, the shower excellent. Our bed in the bedroom with a view of the bay/ estuary was very comfortable and the pillows as well. 

The grounds has a tennis court as well as a heated pool, a couple of Sequoia trees, a wonderful lawn and great porch. 

Ali and Ian are both very charming and their dogs are as well. 

If you are traveling and the Nelson area is on your itinerary and you want to pamper yourself a little and indulge, this is a great place to consider. 

We would go back in a heartbeat if we find ourselves traveling through this region of NZ again.

Te Koi Lodge is astounding!

Often with wine parings in meals one is presented with an overly lengthy description of wine, reasons for compatibility with the particular dinner course, facts about what side of the hill the grapes are grown, perhaps adjacent to a lemon orchard, and a description of best growing period during particular hours when the sun is shining during daylight savings etc etc. Such lengthy presentation interrupts dinner conversation and often is too much information.
 At Te Koi instead however, you will find a succinct,  enthusiastic description of the wine and why chosen, why it pairs so nicely with the accompanying dish.
 This economy of words from sommelier Ian, combined with high quality wines is typical of all aspects of this remarkable lodge.

 From the setting in gorgeous gardens on the Waimea estuary near Nelson, the accommodation is just marvelous.

 Breakfast and dinner were for us in the main house and really is in a private home, filled with art, sublime wall finishes and colours. Dinners are actually dinner parties, with fellow discerning, interesting guests.

 How seasoned chef Ali and hotelier Ian manage to make everything look effortless is simply astonishing. How can they them selves look amazing and be cheerful when (after pre-dinner bubbly and canapés) presenting 3 course meals with perhaps smoked this or that, complex sauces, flambé items, perhaps delicate ice wine to pair, all in a charming, stylish yet unpretentious setting, is beyond us.

The attention to detail is evident everywhere. A fire just lit, table candles with just the intimate hue, baskets of fruit, napkins presented artfully, the simplest yet elegant tall stemware, is so impactful with the numerous vases with flowers from the garden.

Oh…. did I say you can have a swim in the saltwater pool or a tennis game or simply relish in opening the blinds during the night so as to see the sky lit with the million stars? Depend on Ian to steer you to your interests: galleries, hiking, or an out- of- the way church with a lake view.

 Do yourself a favour and plan a stay at Te Koi Lodge. You can see we are not alone in accolades for this amazing lodge.

Oh Dear.. What luxury!

Recently spent three nights at this wonderful unique luxury lodge and this incredible personalized service of the owners Ali and Ian. There lodge is well located for visits to Tasman Park, Rabbit Island, Arthur Mountain, and local wineries and art galleries. Ali a recognized chef personally prepares the meals and Ian select wines to go with the meal. At this lodge which is very personable you feel like you are visiting ones home. The meals if you want are served a communal ( privates are option) style which leads to wonderful conversations among guests. Ian goes out of his way to help plan your daily intinerary and suggest ideas. Great option for one looking at luxury lodge in a unique personal atmosphere in beautiful part of New Zealand.

Small Luxury Lodge

You go to New Zealand to stay at Te Koi in Nelson. If you have time to visit other places on the island that's a bonus.

Truly we have never experienced such fine hospitality.  Our villa was lovely, offered everything we wanted along with an ocean view and abundant gardens.  The property is beautiful with a lovely pool, tennis court and as I said, many gardens. However, the most memorable part of our visit was the exquisite meals prepared by Ali, a  renowned chef.  Daily breakfast and dinner are included in your stay. Dinner courses are thoughtfully paired with wine by Ian, who has a superb palate.  As bonafide foodies we have never experienced finer dining, and we have dined all over the world. 

It was our good fortune to find this luxury lodging and spend time with our gracious hosts, Ali and Ian.

Nothing like Te Koi!

Absolutely first class in every way. Ian & Ali - great hosts. 
What a setting!
Real comfort in the lodge.
Food fantastic.
We will definitely return and I would advise anyone thinking of staying her - book now!
Many thanks.

Loved our stay for 3 nights! The owners are simply wonderful people. And the Lodge!!! Everything about it was five stars. The atmosphere, our suites, the area (their garden was amazing)! The food was to die for. This place is really worth every recommendation!

Loved every minute of it!

Just spent 3 nights at Te Koi.  Upon arrival the main road was under construction so Ian met us halfway between the airport and the lodge and led us in via the back roads.  The grounds are spectacular with incredible gardens.  Ali and Ian are truly exceptional hosts - Ali is a chef extraordinary and Ian is a knowledgeable wine person  and superb host.  Ian drive us to our boat launch point on day 2 and later arranged for a private garden tour on a friend’s property that was exceptional.  The villas are super nice with everything you need. This couple breaks their backs ( along with Mo) to make sure you have a great time and see NZ / Nelson in a local way.  We are 3 couples who have traveled extensively around the world and, trust me, these folks are the real deal.  Book it and have a great time.

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